Art Events & Classes
Minneapolis Art Events and Classes
1500 Jackson St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 Studio #321
Open Saturdays
12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Open Saturdays are the retail hours to stroll all four floors of the 102 year old former seed warehouse, now home to over 300 artists and creatives. Open Studios, Special Events and Gallery Openings all under one Enormous Roof!
Not all artists or studios will be open during extended Northrup King Building hours, per their discretion. We encourage you to contact the artist or studio you wish to visit to ensure they will be open. Masks are required throughout the building.
First Thursdays of every month
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
First Thursdays are a great night to visit the artists and discuss the process and inspiration behind the incredible art, and take home your one-of-a-kind treasure.
Northrup King Nights
This will be an extraordinary evening! Northrup King Nights in September offers a chance to browse works from hundreds of artists and shop multiple open creative studios. Explore all four floors and experience breathtaking galleries, fun boutiques, and unique local businesses. All this and more - under one enormous roof!
Not all artists or studios will be open during extended Northrup King Building hours, per their discretion. We encourage you to contact the artist or studio you wish to visit to ensure they will be open.
Art Attack!
Are you ready for an Art Attack? The Northrup King Building's highly anticipated fall open studio event showcases four floors of amazing art and gifts that will attack all your senses – in a good way! Meet the artists, find a unique treasure, get your shopping done, or try your hand at an interactive art activity – all featured at our beautiful and historic arts building. Three days full of fun, color and inspiration! Rawr, it's Art Attack!
- Friday, November 10th from 5-9pm
- Saturday, November 11th from 12-8pm
- Sunday, November 12th from 12-5pm
Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
45th Annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
Thursday, November 30, 2023 10 am – 7 pm
Friday, December 1, 2023 10 am – 7 pm
Thursday & Friday Twilight Shopping Special:
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink, 4 – 7 pm
Saturday, December 2, 2023 10 am – 5 pm
$5/ Under 12 Free
Local Art Classes
White Bear Center for the Arts has offerings for all skill levels, ages, and schedules. Virtual programs are available in 3 formats:
LIVE CLASSES and ZOOM
Join a Zoom meeting with fellow classmates for live instruction. You will be able to ask questions, share your work, and participate in critique.
PRE-RECORDED LESSONS
Follow along with an art lesson at your own pace and on your own schedule. You will be able to complete an entire project from start to finish.
To see or register for Lisa’s classes, use this link for the catalog: